Flexible Clay Brick | Lightweight MCM Soft Tile Manufacturer & Supplier
Flexible Clay Brick is a lightweight, bendable exterior and interior wall cladding material manufactured from Modified Clay Material (MCM). Unlike rigid kiln-fired clay units or heavy concrete panels, this product combines inorganic mineral powders with a flexible polymer matrix, forming a breathable, durable sheet that mimics the natural texture of traditional masonry. Engineered for high-rise facades, external insulation and finish systems (EIFS), and radius wall applications, it eliminates structural load constraints associated with conventional brick while delivering identical aesthetic presentation.
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Product Categories
Plain Brick
Standard smooth or lightly textured surface finish tailored for minimalist modern facades and uniform industrial elevations.
Culture Brick
Deep-textured split-face profile engineered to replicate rustic handmade clay brick surfaces with irregular edge details.
R Brick
Rounded-edge or radial-profile tile configuration designed for curved wall corners, columns, and arched architectural transitions.
K Brick & G Brick
Industrial patterned modular series optimized for rapid tiling installation on large-scale prefabricated wall panels and container building exteriors.
Material & Product Structure
Flexible Clay Brick utilizes a composite layer architecture formulated for weather resilience and structural flexibility:
Surface Protective Layer: UV-resistant fluorocarbon or modified acrylic sealing coat preventing efflorescence and solar degradation.
Color Body Layer: Uniformly pigmented mineral mixture ensuring color fastness throughout the cross-section rather than a superficial coat.
MCM Core Matrix: Modified clay combined with water-based polymers, providing high tensile strength and elasticity.
Backing Reinforcement Mesh: Alkali-resistant glass fiber reinforcement mesh embedded to control linear thermal expansion and enhance adhesive bonding strength.
Core Composition: Modified Clay Material (MCM), inorganic mineral powder, plant fiber, and water-based polymer emulsion.
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Specification |
Details |
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Density |
1.5 to 1.8 g/cm³ |
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Thickness |
2.5 to 4.0 mm |
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Thickness Tolerance |
±0.3 mm |
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Weight |
3.5 to 5.0 kg/m² |
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Standard Brick Modules |
240 × 60 mm; 220 × 60 mm; 300 × 150 mm |
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Custom Panel Size |
Up to 600 × 1200 mm |
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Surface Textures |
Sandblasted, split-face, wire-cut, hand-scratched, vintage weathered |
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Standard Color Options |
Natural clay red, charcoal grey, buff yellow, antique brown |
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Custom Color |
Pantone-matched chromatic blends available |
Format Table
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Model Code |
Standard Dimensions (mm) |
Thickness (mm) |
Weight (kg/m2) |
Minimum Bending Radius (mm) |
Recommended Application |
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FCB-2406 |
240 x 60 |
3.0 +/- 0.3 |
~4.0 |
R = 300 |
Exterior Facade / EIFS Cladding |
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FCB-3015 |
300 x 150 |
3.5 +/- 0.3 |
~4.5 |
R = 400 |
Commercial Accent Walls |
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FCB-6012 |
600 x 1200 |
4.0 +/- 0.4 |
~5.0 |
R = 800 |
Prefabricated Wall Panels |
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FCB-RNK |
Custom Arc |
3.0 +/- 0.3 |
~4.2 |
R = 150 |
Column Wraps & Curved Arches |
Applications
High-Rise Building Facades: Reduces structural dead load on skyscraper curtain walls compared to 15mm thick ceramic or brick slips.
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS): Direct adhesive application over EPS, XPS, and Rockwool exterior insulation boards without mechanical anchors.
Prefabricated Housing & Modular Construction: Factory-bonded to light-gauge steel framing or precast concrete sandwich panels prior to site delivery.
Interior Commercial Fit-Outs: Retail stores, restaurants, and hotel lobbies requiring authentic masonry aesthetics without heavy structural reinforcement.
Retrofitting Old Buildings: Direct overlay onto existing tiled, concrete, or metal cladding surfaces without demolition waste.
Production Capability for Project Orders
Factory Footprint
35,000 m2 automated manufacturing facility equipped with computerized continuous microwave-curing production lines.
Daily Output
15,000 m2 of flexible tile products across standard and custom molds.
Batch Consistency
Digital temperature and humidity-controlled curing tunnels ensure uniform molecular cross-linking, eliminating batch-to-batch shade variations for large square meter orders (5,000 m2 +).
Quality Control
Raw Material Screening
Incoming mineral powders and polymer emulsions undergo XRF spectroscopic analysis and viscosity testing.
Physical Testing Laboratory
In-house facility conducting daily verification for tensile bond strength, elongation at break, and freeze-thaw durability.
Dimensional Inspection
Automated optical sorting systems check length, width, thickness, and diagonal squareness tolerances per batch.
Standards and Compliance
National / Industry Standards
Manufactured in strict accordance with JG/T 311-2011 (Exterior Flexible Wall Tiles) and JC/T 2219-2011 (Modified Clay Materials) standards.
Fire Performance
Class A fire retardant rating tested under ASTM E84 / EN 13501-1 (non-combustible, zero flame propagation).
Weathering Resistance
Certified for 3000+ hours QUV accelerated weathering test with no blistering, cracking, or chalking.
Freeze-Thaw Durability
Pass 100 cycles of freeze-thaw testing at -20 degrees Celsius to +20 degrees Celsius with < 0.5% mass loss.
Custom Flexible Stone and Clay Brick OEM/ODM
Mold Development
In-house CNC tooling workshop capable of carving custom brick textures, unique split-face profiles, and embossed logo formats within 7 business days.
Color Matching
Spectrophotometer-assisted color formulation matching architectural physical samples within a delta E < 0.8 tolerance threshold.
Private Labeling
Customized export carton printing, barcode labeling, and protective film branding for international distributors.
Workshop&Equipment
From Sample to Bulk Production
Requirement Analysis: Review architectural drawings, wind-load requirements, color samples, and fire rating specifications.
Sample Formulation & Dispatch: Laboratory matching of physical texture and color; express courier delivery of 300mm x 300mm sample boards for client sign-off within 3 to 5 days.
Order Confirmation & Tooling: Finalization of technical data sheet (TDS), commercial contract, and custom mold preparation if required.
Automated Batch Production: Automated dosing, rolling compaction, microwave thermal curing, and continuous surface coating.
Quality Audit & Testing: Random sampling inspection of peel strength, flexibility index, and color consistency prior to packaging.
Export Packaging & Dispatch: Palletized crating, moisture-barrier wrapping, and loading supervision from factory warehouse to port of loading.
Packaging and Export Logistics
Packaging Specification
Packed in reinforced corrugated cartons lined with moisture-proof PE film, secured with corner protectors, and stacked on heat-treated ISPM 15 compliant wooden pallets.
Container Loading
Standardized pallet dimensions designed for optimized space utilization in 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, minimizing transit shifting and breakage.
Shipping Port
Direct dispatch from Shanghai Port or Ningbo Port with complete fumigation certificates, packing lists, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin (COO).
FAQ
As one of the most professional clay brick manufacturers and suppliers in China for over 20 years, we also support customized service. Please feel free to buy clay brick made in China here and get free sample from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.
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